The CPS Snapshot - 06.04.2026
Published: 9th April 2026
Welcome to the CPS Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf. Each week we will share a brief overview of the key policy activity, audit and services work taking place to support and represent the community pharmacy network.
Policy & Development Snapshot
Matt Barclay & Adam Osprey hosted the First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health at CarePoint Pharmacy in Calderbank.
We held our regular meetings with the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and the Scottish Government Policy Team. The meetings were brief this month, and there was no new information to share with our community pharmacy teams; we will keep you updated on any relevant information ongoing.
Matt Barclay (CEO) visited Kennyhill Pharmacy in Dennistoun and met with Russell Findlay and Sandesh Gulhane from the Scottish Conservatives.
We supported a meeting of the Chairs and Vice Chairs of our local contractors' committees.
Audit & Services Snapshot
Work has begun on improving the reporting of items above Drug Tariff, with initial discussions and discovery of current pain points. More detail will follow.
The Audit & Services team has been busy making sure the Courier Service runs as smoothly as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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It is a weekly update designed to keep members informed about CPS policy, audit and services activity.
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This included hosting the First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health at a pharmacy visit, meetings with the NPA and Scottish Government, and engagement with local contractors’ committees.
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Initial work has begun on improving reporting of items above Drug Tariff, alongside work to ensure the smooth running of the Courier Service.
Read our response to the GPhC consultation on draft rules and standards for Responsible and Superintendent Pharmacists, following legislative changes in 2022.